Watch record producer 'DarkChild' Rodney Jerkins with recording artist Lady Gaga
Rodney Jerkins, also known as Darkchild, is one of the world’s top Urban record producers. In this very special video, we have the 37-year old multi-instrumentalist jam with Lady Gaga as they put the finishing touches on what was to become the huge international…
The Hit Factory: The Stock Aitken & Waterman Story
Check out this brilliant documentary charting the success of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, the songwriting and record-producing trio who scored more than 100 top 40 hits in the 1980s and 90s, including a string of number ones, with acts including Kylie Minogue, Jason…
Music Publishing Explained
Watch this quick primer on music publishing.
How record producers make $100,000 in 5 minutes
Watch superstar record producer JR Totem produce a cool beat in a couple of minutes.
If he ends-up producing a beat that hooks a top artist, he could potentially score a $100,000+ production gig for himself. Not bad for 5 minutes, don’t you think?
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Futurist Gerd Leonhard presents a rather fascinating view on the future of the music business in a digital world. Watch his keynote speech presented at MIDEM in 2012.
Watch the full 52-minute long documentary on the music business right here and right now.
A little gem produced by Chris Taylor gives us a take-no-prisoner, candid look at today's music business.
will.i.am how to make money in the music business
Black Eyed Peas frontman, record producer and a solo artist in his own right, will.iam shares his views on how tough it is to make money in the music business.
Intro to the Music Business - Part 3 of 18
Loyola University's George Howard is teaching another session of his course "Intro to the Music Business". Great free music business course for those that want to learn everything about the music business.
Intro to the Music Business - Part 4 of 18
And George Howard is back at it again. Did you do your homework for his "Intro to the Music Business" class? You slacker!The kids at Loyola University are paying a few hundred thousand to attend college, and we're getting this amazing course for free. So…
Our friends over at Loyala University published a whole 18-part course giving us a full introduction to the music business. Taught by MIS Professor George Howard, it provides an in-depth look at everything you need to know about the music industry.